For Love or Money§
Expression: “For love or money” often used in the negative form as “Not for love or money,” refers to something that cannot be done or achieved, no matter how great the motivation, whether it is an emotional connection (“love”) or financial reward (“money”).
- Definition: Something that is impossible to attain or do, regardless of how much you want it or how much you’re willing to pay for it.
- Synonyms: Under no circumstances, No way, By no means, Not at any price.
- Antonyms: At all costs, No matter what, Any way possible, By any means.
Similar Expressions:
- “When pigs fly”: An event that will never happen.
- “Cold day in hell”: Something that is very unlikely to happen.
- “A snowball’s chance in hell”: Something with an extremely low probability of occurring.
- “Catch a unicorn”: A task that is impossible.
Proverbs:
- “You can’t bend a soft timber.”
- “Against logic there is no armor like ignorance.”
- “You can’t squeeze blood out of a turnip.”
Humorous Quotes:
- “I’d do anything for love, but I won’t do that.” – Meat Loaf, in his classic rock hit.
- “Trying to get a straight answer out of him is like trying to nail jelly to a wall.”
Books:
- “One for the Money” by Janet Evanovich – Not exactly related, but worth a read for some humorous thrill.
- “Can’t Buy Me Love” by Jonathan Gould – Explore The Beatles’ intriguing take on this concept.
Movies:
- “For Love or Money” (1993) starring Michael J. Fox – Some complex comedy situations with the title’s theme!
- “Catch Me If You Can” (2002) – Frank Abagnale Jr.’s seemingly impossible escapades in this biographical crime film.
Inspirational Thought: “Our true worth isn’t measured by the impossible tasks we avoid, but by the heartfelt efforts we embark on, whether we succeed or not.” – Lexi Quixote